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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.05, 826.56 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.05, 826.56 and 403.12 is: 556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.05 : 826.56 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.05/826.56 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.05x = 826.56 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.05x = 333,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,202.87/599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.22

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